With time running out for David de Gea to extend his deal at Manchester United, a shocking revelation has hit headlines in terms of the relationship between the footballer and the club.
A recent article by The Athletic states that the Spaniard got snubbed by Manchester United when he had already agreed to take a paycut to see him guarding the team's net one more season, but apparently, the club decided to withdraw their bid at the last minute.
The report adds that Manchester United came back to De Gea with a different contract weeks later, where terms were revisited and had De Gea earning even less money. Despite those new terms, De Gea seemed keen on signing the agreement, but he has not done so with only three days left for his current contract to expire.
The shot-stopper has been approached by Saudi Arabian teams that have offered him a lucrative deal to the Pro League, although he is set to respond to this new offer by the Red Devils before the end of the week.
De Gea's future at Old Trafford was under harsh questioning due to several mistakes in the recently concluded season, prompting doubts about his presence under coach Ten Hag. Furthermore, the coach's intention to hire a goalkeeper with better handling of the ball with his feet seemed to be the final nail on De Gea's history with the Red Devils.
Despite those reports, De Gea has been given a lifeline in terms of his relationship with the club, as he could end up staying due to Ten Hag's reluctanc to splash the cash to hire another goalie. As things stand, De Gea would still be a reliable option for the club, but that could change until the end of the week if the Spaniard decides not to sign the revisited contract offered to him by the English side.
